Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

3300 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc.; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support our Danvers practice onsite, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours weekly.

The MA will be paired 1:1 with a provider and join a team of ten other Medical Assistants. Key duties include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, collecting specimens, and assisting with vaccines when certified.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred.
• BLS and CMA certifications preferred.
• Direct MA experience 1-2 years required.
• Epic software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and document patient information.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.
• Interview patients and obtain medical information.
• Explain procedures, medications, and instructions to patients.
• Collect blood or other specimens and prepare for testing.
• Assist with immunizations and maintain vaccine inventory.

Skills

Team player

Vigilance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Medical Assisting

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Summary

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

We are located at 104 Endicott St in Danvers, MA. We are constantly aiming to improve access for patients and to meet the evolving health care needs of the communities we serve. Primary care is all about relationship-building! We pride ourselves on our compassionate, family-focused approach. We really get to know our patients to ensure that they are receiving exceptional, personalized care in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere.

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support our practice onsite Monday through Friday, working 8-hour shifts between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This MA will be paired 1:1 with a provider. The practice also has 10 other Medical Assistants, so we are seeking someone who is collaborative, a strong team player, and willing to support the team as needed.

Summary: The role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate their learning by participating in onboarding training.
• Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in the patient's medical record.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms, while acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
• Maintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
• Provides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider.
• Responsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] preferred.

Experience

• Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required.

Additional Job Details

• Strongly Preferred: Medical Assistant Course or diploma program or a minimum of 1 year professional experience National MA Certification via AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT
• Epic experience
• Primary Care experience
• Remote Type
• Onsite Work Location 104 Endicott Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $22.75 - $24.94/Hourly
• Grade 3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

3300 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.